The Korea Developer Association (KODA) said on the 26th that it held the first KODA Developer Awards at the event "A.N.D 20," celebrating its 20th anniversary, and selected five development cases.
The association changed its official name this year from "Korea Developer Association" to "Korea Developer Association." The "A.N.D 20" event included a global developer conference, a future vision declaration, and the launch of the Korea Real Estate Development Industry Institute (K-REDII). The "KODA Developer Awards" were prepared to spotlight the creative achievements of developers in Korea.
Four experts in the fields of urban affairs, economics, policy, and development served as judges. Seoul National University urban planning professor Kim Kyung-min, Erasmus University professor Won Yoon-sun, University of Barcelona professor Montserrat Pareja-Eastaway, and Public Cooperation Institute Director Lee Chang-min participated and selected a total of five development projects.
The grand prize went to WOOMI Construction Co.'s "Lake Como Dongtan." As the largest commercial facility in Dongtan 2 New Town, the project achieved a 95% occupancy rate through a lifestyle park concept leveraging the lakeside park and systematic operations. Its ability to secure sustainable commercial district competitiveness earned high marks.
The top excellence award went to RBDK's "Hillstate RaphiaNo Samsong." It proposed a new housing model of block-type detached houses, offering an alternative to the apartment-centered housing market. With specialized designs such as terraces, attics, and private yards, high-end finishes, and community facilities, it created long-term residential value.
The excellence award went to Ulsan Complex City Development's "Ulsan KTX Station Area Complex Specialized District." As Ulsan's first public-private joint urban development, it is pursuing an integrated plan combining industrial, office, and residential functions, contributing to revitalizing the local economy and strengthening its role as a transportation hub.
The excellence award in the creative innovation category went to Eunrin Development's "Yeongdeungpo Loft City Project." As a city-regeneration purchase-and-lease housing model in which the private sector led planning, design, and construction and the public sector purchased and supplied, it elevated the quality of public rental housing and presented a sustainable model of public-private cooperation.
The excellence award in the urban development category went to Samsung C&T's "Jongno Hyoje-dong Development Project." It transformed an old, undeveloped site into a next-generation mixed-use office complex and introduced smart solutions, contributing to strengthening urban competitiveness and building a model for sustainable growth.
Korea Developer Association President Kim Seung-bae said, "The KODA Developer Awards are the first stage to officially spotlight the achievements of developers in Korea," adding, "We will continue to discover outstanding cases that encourage creative development and brighten the future of cities and housing, strengthening both the industry's professionalism and its public nature."